TPT July 2014

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Tri Tool announces new high production CNC counterbore service for the offshore market

TRI Tool has introduced a new high production counterboring service for the offshore market. To meet the demand

for deep counterbore machining of steel catenary risers and critical pipeline needs in the Gulf of Mexico, Tri Tool

has designed and manufactured a new high speed system with safety as a top priority. Tri Tool Services will operate the equipment, which will be mobilised for on-site service from the company’s new Houston location. “Safety was paramount in the design of this system and eliminating the need for any manual pipe handling significantly reduces risk,” stated Mark Marshall, VP of engineering, operations and production. “Our engineers, as usual, designed to our highest quality standards and developed patentable features that will ensure that this service will produce the most consistent and precise results.” The new CNC high speed deep counterbore service features the latest, patent pending machining technology. Tri Tool delivers deep counterbore precision, rapid cycle times and superior surface finishes, using the safest pipe handling system available. Safety is optimised in this system with incoming and outgoing mechanised pipe handling racks that require no manual pipe handling. Cycle times are optimised with automated pipe end alignment, rapid machining by dual, seven axis CNC machines equipped with real time monitoring and the latest in safety features. The equipment will be manned by Tri Tool’s experienced and highly skilled technicians who are certified in its operation. “We are excited to introduce our new OEM technology, the extremely precise, highly productive CNC counterboring and safe pipe handling system to enhance our other pipeline service offerings that include: laser dimensioning, OD turning, coating removal and automated weld profiling,” said Pat Flippen, VP of services at Tri Tool. “It is one of many examples of our engineering department’s design/build expertise that allows us to provide our customers with the premium result they have come to expect from Tri Tool.”

Tri Tool Inc – USA Fax: +1 916 288 6160 Website: www.tritool.com

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